One of my fondest hockey playoff memories is when the Panthers were in the playoffs and the thousands of rubber rats being thrown on the ice after each goal. Sometimes there were 10-15 minute game delays for the cleanup.

In this series, even though all the offseason moves the Panthers made and turned their team around, i'm giving this one to the Devils in 6 games.

I don't dislike either of these teams. I'm going to watch this series and am hoping for some good games.

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I was in the building last night when they clinched the division... that was as riled up as I've seen Panthers fans in some time. For a franchise that is typically apathetic at best, I think the players will ride the energy of the fans and their first playoff appearance since 2000... 'Cats in seven.

This is series is such a toss up. Whichever team wins it won't be surprising. I dig the Devils cause I love Brodeur and don't mind the team at all and on the other hand it'd be cool seeing the Panthers move on cause like someone else stated, they are the feel good story of the season. Hmmmm... I'll just guess and say Devils in 6.